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Post by Geezerman Thu 26 Apr 2018, 11:53 pm

I have changed over to posting this in the latest community build, motorcycles, but I'll continue on here also.
Went out this afternoon and got into more deep doo doo trying to mount those carbs. May have that up tomorrow !
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Post by GaryDainton Fri 27 Apr 2018, 10:48 am

Looking forward to more progress, stick with it Clay, has the makings of a cracking model. Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by Geezerman Fri 27 Apr 2018, 11:34 am

Thanks,  Gaz
I had set up the carbs to be mounted with brilliant plan that proved to be too intricate for me to pull off.
 in an almost desperate attempt to finish it out with no damage to  anything, I abandoned any attempt at even my fabled 'imagineering' and resorted to just plain old redneck ingenuity.

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Post by GaryDainton Fri 27 Apr 2018, 12:44 pm

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Post by Guest Fri 27 Apr 2018, 5:31 pm

Looking great Clay. Keep after it. Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 524092055 Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 524092055 Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 524092055

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 28 Apr 2018, 8:03 pm

Great stuff! And 'redneck ingenuity' is too often overlooked as a viable solution - some of the coolest builds out there (in real life as well as scale) are the result of brute force 'git 'er done' fabrication. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by Geezerman Sun 29 Apr 2018, 10:51 pm

With the wider rear tire there had to be a wider rear fender. So, here I have the kit's fender widened and. roughed in.

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Post by GaryDainton Mon 30 Apr 2018, 8:44 am

Rear mudguard looks brilliant Clay, very enjoyable build. Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 1705482731
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Post by Guest Mon 30 Apr 2018, 12:29 pm

Coming along real well Clay. Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 1705482731

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Post by RetiredMike Mon 30 Apr 2018, 2:37 pm

Looking good, Clay. Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 1705482731 popcorn
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Post by Guest Mon 30 Apr 2018, 4:04 pm

Looks super.

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Post by Geezerman Mon 30 Apr 2018, 9:41 pm

Well, this is a fine time to realize how crappy and awkward that upper section of the frame mod looks !
Wasn't all that bad of a fix, I only knocked the carbs loose twice. Might have to work some to match the metallic rattle can color. But it will look better !

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Post by Guest Tue 01 May 2018, 4:14 pm

Big difference. I can see how you would miss something like that. I thought it looked good before also. LOL

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Post by kpnuts Tue 01 May 2018, 9:38 pm

Outstanding modelling going on here

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Post by Geezerman Wed 02 May 2018, 5:51 pm

Mounting the reworked Triumph tank.
I worked a brief time in the late 80's in a metal fabricating shop. I never dreamed I would eventually enjoy 20 years of retirement and model building. And I never realized how handy these scraps of bar stock would be !

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Woah ! Looking art these photos, I'd better check the triple tree/handle bar  bracket for clearances !
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Post by Geezerman Thu 03 May 2018, 11:31 am

I needn't have worried about clearance for the triple trees, There's plenty of room.
While I was at it, I took my first good look at the forks. I was sure that due to the guesstimated neck rake, that I would have to extend the forks. Happily I can use the stock kit forks. Leaves a rake to the frame, but as a dedicated hot rod lover, I can live with some rake .
On my XS, I had stock Kawasaki forks on a raked custom Paugho frame. It sat level though... But there was only 4" of ground clearance !
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Post by Geezerman Fri 04 May 2018, 10:43 am

The kit's headlight rim and reflector were meant to set in a cute fairing type housing.  
Not for this hot rod !
Racking my brain for what I could use for a decent bucket, I went to my 'Junk' stash.
The things I save figuring I would never have a use for!
Found a submarine hull. I think I can make this work !

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Post by GaryDainton Fri 04 May 2018, 11:35 am

Perfect shape, will look great!
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Post by Guest Fri 04 May 2018, 3:48 pm

I can see the Sub-Light working. Looks great Clay.

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Post by Geezerman Sun 06 May 2018, 12:00 pm

Not much reportable progress.
I decided to cut down more on gaudy bling and stripped the forks and front brake drum

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Post by Geezerman Wed 09 May 2018, 11:41 pm

I had to take a step backward today. I had fashioned a side mount licence plate bracket from the Triump's kit  bracket. When I attached the lens, I had a clearance problem. Not too bad of a fix, I just added a plate to let it mount lower. A little paint and it'll be good to go !

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Post by GaryDainton Thu 10 May 2018, 8:25 am

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Love where this is going Clay...! Revell Triumph Tiger 100 - Page 2 1705482731

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